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vomiting and wasting disease: A disease of piglets, symptoms of which include vomiting and loss of appetite. Managing this disease can improve piglet health and survival rates.

veterinarian: Same as veterinary surgeon. Consulting a veterinarian can ensure proper animal health care and disease management on the farm.

variant: A specimen of a plant or animal that is different from the usual type. Identifying and utilizing beneficial variants can improve crop and livestock performance, enhancing farm productivity.

vitamin B12: A water-soluble vitamin found especially in liver, milk, and eggs but not in vegetables, and important for blood formation, nerve function, and growth. Adequate vitamin B12 intake can prevent anemia and improve health in livestock.

vegetation: Plants that are growing or the set of plants that is found in a particular area. Proper management of vegetation can improve soil health, prevent erosion, and support biodiversity on the farm.

vibriosis: A venereal disease in cattle which leads to a high incidence of infertility and abortion. It can be prevented by vaccination. Managing vibriosis can improve reproductive success and productivity in cattle herds.

VIDA: Abbreviation for Veterinary Investigation Diagnosis Analysis. Using VIDA can improve disease tracking and management in livestock.

vermin: An organism that is regarded as a pest, such as rats, often carriers of disease. Controlling vermin can prevent disease spread and protect crops and livestock on the farm.

vet: Same as veterinary surgeon. Consulting a vet can ensure proper animal health care and disease management on the farm.

voluntary restraint agreement: An agreement by which farmers agree not to spray in windy conditions. Such agreements are not legally binding. Abiding by voluntary restraint agreements can improve environmental protection and community relations.